The staff is nice, but all the fish tastes like imitation meat. I do not recommend at all.

They have good spicy mayo! Our dinner for 4 with cocktails was super expensive, almost $200! I had their special that night, a couple phoenix rolls that were huge and hard to eat in one bite. Their drinks were very strong and the food took a long time and we were all served at different times. I liked their mochi ice cream a lot though. I would go back but I wasn't super impressed by the sushi, I've had way better for the price. read more

It's decent. They have this thing called the "Smart Roll" where you get 16 pieces of sushi, and can sample 4 different types of rolls off the half roll menu for around $9. The quality is what you pay for, and the fish definitely tastes like the pieces have been staged for a while. I think that the pieces are comparable to that of what you can get pre-made at Fregro across the street. read more

Mizu is just OK. The first time I ordered here the rice wasn't cooked right. It was kind of crunchy. I thought I probably wouldn't order from Mizu again. But I am lazy. And I love sushi. And they deliver to my house. So I ordered again. The second time the rice was cooked well, but the ingredients just didn't seem fresh. The avacado that was topping my roll had lots of brown spots in it. I realize that getting quality avacado in Philly is hard (believe me, it is one of the things I miss most about California). But the avacado Mizu was using was really pretty bad. And the texture of the rice still wasn't quite right. And if their avacado is bad and the rice is off, it makes me question the quality of their ingredients. And sushi is not one of the things where you want to be questioning the quality/freshness of ingredients. I'm probably spoiled by living in San Francisco (where multiple, inexpensive, quality sushi restaurants delivered to my house). I didn't really expect to find inexpensive, quality sushi that delivers to my house in Philly. And Mizu is neither inexpensive nor quality. The truth is, I'm lazy. And I love sushi. So I will probably order from Mizu again. Because the sushi wasn't horrible and it didn't make sick. And they deliver to my house. read more

Mizu is my favorite place to go for a quick sushi lunch on Penn's campus. While it's not the best sushi you'll ever have, it's never very crowded around lunch time and they get the basics right--Philadelphia roll, etc. I like that it's not uncommon to have the entire place to yourself around lunch. The place is very small, and on average, there is usually one other table of people there whenever I go. The waiter and waitress (the same people are there all the time) are very nice and efficient. The wait for food is never that long, and they will keep your water glass full. I would estimate that I eat here about once a month, and I am never disappointed. If you are super hungry, I recommend the Mizu roll (a huge roll consisting of a few different kinds of fish and coated in tobiko) and a regular roll, like an Alaska roll. It's rare that I can actually eat this combination because it's so much food, but it's tempting to order because it's so delicious. Anyway, if you want something upscale, go to Pod, but this this is your place for a casual sushi lunch at a leisurely pace. read more

The simple sushis are the only ones that are pretty reasonably priced (from a college student's point of view). The specialty rolls are pretty good, but they're also very overpriced. The atmosphere is pretty 'cozy' meaning that there are very few seats, and the servers don't really assist you that much. Overall, just an average, low-key sushi restaurant. Nothing too spectacular read more

Lunch at Mizu is, in my opinion, the best quick, inexpensive sushi spot that I have found in Philadelphia. For just under $9 you get miso soup and 16 pieces of maki rolls that you can split into four different orders. Service was quick, soup was awesome, sushi was fresh and delicious. Understand that this place is by no means some gourmet center city bougie 5 star restaurant. BUT, for what it is, it is absolutely, completely perfect. Shame on me for working down the street and just going last week. read more

Ate here a TON when I lived nearby. It's nothing fantastic, but the prices aren't too too high and the sushi is perfectly fine - a step above the pre-made stuff at Fresh Grocer across the street but nowhere near as good as the best places downtown. If you're looking for affordable sushi in University City it's a good option, and you can BYO which is always a plus. read more

Just okay. The shrimp tumpura roll and soft shell crab were clearly fried the day before, sealed up in some tupperware and dropped back into some old grease before serving. That was disappointing. They really try to bulk each roll up with cucumber so they can avoid actually giving you fish. meh :-/ read more

Good sushis at affordable prices! I personally prefer ordering specialty rolls rather than a smart roll (16 pieces of mix n match from 4 different rolls).Some of the specialty rolls are comparable to those from higher end sushi bars. For vegetarians, the Caterpillar roll is a must! But the smart roll is a good deal if you are indecisive about what you want, it gives you 16 pieces at $8.99, and during lunch the deal includes a miso soup as well! read more

I decided to try this place for its hole in the wall like appearance. A friend and I went, she got seaweed salad (portions are not that huge for $4) and we both got edamame and I also got miso soup. Everything was delicious, and since we were the only people in the place, we got quality service. I ordered the spicy salmon roll, and she had the ghost roll. both were delicious and filling. I would recommend this place, although the smell of fish is quite strong once you walk in the door. it wore off, or we got used to it. the place is very small and there are not very many seats, i suggest the window bar. read more

I can't believe I've lived a block away from Mizu for over a year and just discovered it! It's moderately priced for sushi (two rolls, shrimp dumplings and seaweed salad came to $34) and the portion sizes are generous. We had the American Dream (shrimp tempura, avocado & eel), which was huge and had the perfect amount of crunch and sauce. There was avocado both inside and on top of the roll - Mizu definitely doesn't skimp on ingredients. We also had the Rainbow Roll, which was good and as expected. I really enjoyed the seaweed salad and thought the portion was really generous. The shrimp dumplings were also yummy and came steamed, an extra plus. Though the restaurant is small, it wasn't the tiny hole in the wall I was expecting from reading the other yelp reviews. It's an actual restaurant, with about 6 tables and window seating. We went around 8:00 on a Saturday night and it was about half full when we got there. I'll definitely be frequenting this place often! Crossing my fingers for lunch specials. =) read more

I ordered the Hwe Dup bap. The hwe/sushi pieces they put in was not abundant at all. I hate when restaurants try to mask out the amount of sashimi in these bowls with lettuce, rice and all the other extra stuff. I was relieved to see lettuce that was fresh enough (a lot of places have dying lettuces in these bowls). We also got a Smart roll which you get to choose 4 different 1/2rolls of your choice. This was a good deal. It's a great place to eat around campus for a cheaper price. But if you want legit fresh sushi, it probably isn't the best place to go. But you are on a college campus, not in center city. You're basically eating what you pay for. The service was nice. read more

Mizu has solid sushi - but our orders were completely forgotten. This isn't a big establishment, so I would expect them to keep track of which orders have been filled and haven't - and yet we waited half an hour for our dishes! I ordered the salmon lover's platter, which was great. 8 pieces in the salmon roll, one large chunk of salmon sashimi, and 4 large pieces of salmon nigiri. Definitely filling (plus BYO, so that's always a plus). My friend ordered this three roll combo, which consisted of three half-rolls (4 pieces each). It didn't seem like much, and for the price of 8-9 dollars, it didn't seem worth it - her decision though! Mizu is okay for sushi if you're in University City, want a Japanese restaurant, and don't want to shell out too much. read more

The main thing that stands out at Mizu is the exceptionally fast service/delivery, and amazing prices. 16 pieces for $8.99, now that's a steal! The sushi is good enough to satisfy a craving. Docking off a star for the salmon nigiri - I was really excited for that, but the fish didn't seem as fresh as it should've been. Hopefully it was just a one time thing! Will definitely be back here for some spicy rolls. read more

I only had one dish for take-out (and a boring one at that), so admittedly, this might be a tad harsh - take it with a grain of salt unless you specifically plan on getting shrimp tempura rolls (regular - not the special one with avocado and eel). Although the rolls succeeded in quelling an insatiable craving for sushi that pervaded my thoughts while sitting through a painful 2-hour lecture on the physiology of the kidney, they didn't really do so in a positive way. Finishing the last piece was more of a "glad that's over with" as opposed to "pretty, pretty, pretty good." That said, they did have a decent crunch...but the whole thing was just so underwhelming and didn't seem fresh. As far as portion, there was a piece of shrimp in each about half the size of a peanut M&M. Realistically, they didn't seem any different than those scary prepared rolls that you see in the prepared foods section of a market or CVS. read more

Little sushi alcove in U City. Mizu is staffed by Japanese people -- a good sign! The interior is OK but tiny, about the size of a large dorm bedroom. It doesn't feel like an inviting place to sit and I opted to take my food to go. I ordered an 8-piece nigiri plate and the house spider roll. The spider roll came filled with deep-fried crab meat, cucumber, and masago. However, everything in the dish had its flavor masked with salt -- if I wanted this much soy sauce on my sushi, I would prefer to add it myself. The crab was actually decent, but there just wasn't enough of it. The "roll" I ordered was more like half a roll. 2/5. The 8-piece nigiri sampler, on the other hand, was truly a sad excuse for a dish. Squid, salmon, tuna, yellowtail, halibut, octopus, and a couple of other colors are represented... 1/5 for diversity, because all of them are equally terrible. Each piece was dry and flavorless, as though the taste and texture had been sucked out with a vacuum. If I had been in the store I would have seriously considered sending it back to the kitchen, something which I've never done before. Fresh fish is the hallmark of great sushi establishments worldwide, and I'm disappointed to say that this place just doesn't make the cut. On top of that, the whole dish was incredibly tiny. It was maybe four bites in all and definitely not substantial. After eating what should have been a light meal, it turned out to be more like no meal at all and I immediately went next door to Jimmy John's for a sandwich. Blech. If I ever wanted to eat something like this again, I'd just hit up the neighborhood grocery store. read more

I came to Mizu for my first time a couple of weeks ago, and was pleasantly surprised. I don't eat seafood, so I began by asking the waitress what the best vegetarian options were. She responded and pointed to specific rolls on the menu, and gave me recommendations as to what most vegetarian people order when they dine at Mizu. I opted for the roll that came with mango, avocado, sweet potato tempura, and brown rice. It was delicious! Not a lot of food for the price I paid, but still very tasty. I'll definitely be back to satisfy my sushi cravings. Overall verdict: Some great vegetarian options, on the slightly pricier side, tasty for some quick sushi. Don't come here expecting gourmet and fancy rolls-- but it does the job! read more

Went to the one near the Mutter Museum. Ordered: -Seaweed salad, huge portion for only $3.95! -Chicken tempura roll, great and stayed crunchy the whole time it took us to finish! -Yellowtail roll, best yellowtail I've had in ages! -Special eel roll with cream cheese (I forget the name), good, but I got sick of the cream cheese Large selection of beverages. Not very pretty or spacious inside, but a great little lunch spot and very reasonably priced! read more

I was in the mood to be brave and try sushi again, as I have had very mixed experiences. Yamaki (a block away, with good reviews) was closed so I poked my head in here instead. Plus their $9 lunch special piqued my interest. Four 1/2 rolls plus miso soup. It's a cute (read: small), clean little place with friendly staff. I ordered: California Roll- This was pretty standard, and my second favorite. The only problem- Whatever they used tasted like imitation crabmeat (I.e. Whitefish). Yellowtail Roll- This was my favorite! I had decided on this due to another Yelper's review. Super fresh, not at all fishy, and a tad sweet. Mmmm, I could've eaten this all day! Alaskan Roll- Not my favorite. The texture seemed off and it was a bit fishier than I feel salmon is supposed to be. Veggie combo roll: Meh. It was lackluster. I've made better veggie sushi at home. The miso soup was satisfying and tasty. My two-year-old devoured it before I could get much! read more

No wifi in a high traffic area for students....... Really?? Service was terrible food not too bad. I was given a warm cup of water and was told it was because the ice machine broke?!??? What the hell does that have to do with me???? Send someone to get bottled water until that's fixed for your eat in customers..... That being said no clear view of the bathroom nor signs.... There are a few other sushi places in the area and I would make this place last on the list. read more

Mizu - Spicy tuna with spicy mayo... - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I had a hankering for a cheap sushi lunch. Let's just say 'cheap' and 'sushi' should never be in the same sentence. But listen, for $9 you get a choice of 4 types of sushi (none of the very fancy ones, but still many to choose from), which makes a total of 16 small pieces of sushi. The spicy tuna was fine; maybe next time they can pull back on the siracha. However, i was not a fan of the rolls that had cream cheese in them. I usually like some cream cheese in specialty rolls, but I felt like I was ONLY eating cream cheese. Do you know how weird it is to have smear on nori?! It overwhelmed the fish, rice, and veggies. Rice was bland, fish didn't have the freshest taste. Miso soup was really good, but could have benefitted from more tofu. I won't be craving Mizu sushi, unless I have another desire for cheap sushi *see above! read more

Mizu is very average. I like their smart roll deal, where you can get 4 pieces of 4 different rolls for $9. But you sort of get what you pay for. The rolls that didn't have raw fish and only had imitation crab tasted fine. The salmon was decent too. The spicy tuna and yellowtail especially didn't taste very fresh though. And the pieces were so tiny, cut very thin and there was so little crab meat in the California roll! They literally cut a crab stick in half! It all tasted normal, just not very fresh. The taste was fine for the cost though. The food was prepared quickly and it's location being very close to campus are pluses. I won't be visiting here often, only when I am really, really craving sushi and can't afford to get sushi anywhere else. read more

Mizu - Smart roll-- picture is deceiving because the amount of food was pretty small but tasted decent. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Really good take out sushi. Large portions and fresh fish. Eat-in is nothing so amazing but fine ambiance for a quick yummy sushi meal. But more importantly: good sushi delivery on West Philly? Yes. A little annoying that they charge $3 fee for places that aren't that far away, but it's worth paying. Salmon avocado is my preferred role and it's really good. The spicy tuna's a little odd (more spice than flavor) but the shrimp tempura is super tasty. Good dumplings too. read more

Excellent! I wish I lived in this neighborhood so I could eat here more often. Friendly service. Tasty nigiri and sashimi. Reasonably priced. Casual. Take out too. Will definitely be back. read more

very impressed by the presentation, the freshness and overall quality, taste and flavor of the sushi here. The staff was friendly and the price is acceptable. I definitely recommend this place and I suggest trying the dancing eel roll read more

I love this little sushi place! I've been to the one in West Philly. Service is very friendly and the sushi is VERY affordable. Absolutely worth a visit if you're craving sushi. read more

Nice, small little place. Clean and friendly staff. I had two rolls and I carried out And the food was delicious, prices were good and very pretty presentation as well as flavor. Oh and also was ready super quick. read more

I enjoyed their veggie sushi options at pretty decent prices. Their spicy mayo is a little more spicy than I'm used to, and a little more pricey at .50 cents for each extra 2 tablespoon container you ask for but hey, that's sushi life. :p My friend inhaled her creative maki rolls (with fish) she absolutely loved them, and I must admit, they looked mighty tasty. Overall, a good sushi experience, I would go here again. read more

Good price for the sushi, fast delivery and beats out Nara any day. Just beware -- you leave the place smelling like tempura, and it's also a very small establishment. read more

Sushi here is always small especially when you get takeout. You either get a small sliver of fish cut into really small pieces if any fish. Usually stick with the smart roll which is affordable, $8.99 for 4 half rolls. You can get most of the rolls in this deal. Considering the lack of sushi options in university city, this is a reasonable option. Stick with some of the classic fishes(salmon and tuna) or tempuras. read more

Advantages: Pretty good sushi. Not the best in the city, but above average. A couple of their special rolls are superb. The best part is the affordability - large rolls for the same price you'd pay elsewhere for a small roll. Pretty good menu variety. Friendly (though somewhat disinterested) staff. Orders for pickup are usually ready within 15 minutes, dine in orders are even faster. Disadvantages: Not a lot of dining space at all, very slow delivery. Oh, and one big thing: Closed Sundays. What's up with that? It's remarkable how often Sundays come around and I'm craving sushi. Mizu leaves you flapping in the wind on that one. read more

Called in to put in a large order for a group. Before I could completely state the name of the organization the young woman taking my order stated, "We are very busy," and hung up the phone. Called back several times and didn't get an answer. Clearly they are screening the calls...No matter, I will be blacklisting them moving forward. read more

Solid, reasonably priced, and I have never had suspicions that they are going to kill me with bad fish or unsanitary practices. Everyone needs a go-to, cheap sushi spot. If you are in UCity, Mizu is a good option. read more

Wow, lots a food for little price!!! Tasty too!!! Dragon roll was delicious and avocado and eel was fresh!! Definitely coming here again!! read more

ughh this place is just terrible. i can't believe they can call the food they serve here sushi. i've never had such horrible sushi in my life. the fish is not fresh at all and the rice is hard. i hear this place is supposed to be better than nara a couple blocks away. which makes me reallyyy scared to ever set foot inside nara for fear of death by food disappointment. as for the other food here, the appetizers are the normal mediocre kind. nothing special about this place. the decorations are nice, but that's really the only thing this place has going for itself. read more

As a vegetarian, this is by far my favorite sushi place. The customization that they allow to your rolls and the portion can't be beat. I almost always get the brown rice roll with cucumber, carrot and avocado. For $6.95 you are served 12 pieces which is all I ever want. If you are on the hungry side, the green salad has a great ginger dressing and edamame are always fun to order. Everyone I've dined here with who enjoys seafood has also been pleased with their meal. read more

Came here for a lunch date with a friend who lives in university city. To this day I don't understand why we chose this place over all the other UC staples, but no use crying over spilt milk! We both ordered the 4 half rolls + miso soup combo for $10. The miso soup tasted fake (from powder), and the rolls were neither pretty and plump nor very fresh tasting. I can't think of a word to describe the whole dining experience other than sort of drab. Sushi is one of those foods that you can really gauge the quality of, and while the fish itself was not awful per se, the other ingredients, overall presentation, and the temperature of the soup were not very impressive. Not worth a trip to a sushi restaurant for me - I could probably get similar quality sushi at the dining halls to be honest. Maybe the other stuff on their menu is better though? read more

Ugh. This is not good. It's not really a real sushi restaurant - maybe it works as a takeout lunch place. I went for dinner and they don't even have beer or sake. Most importantly, this fish is not good. I am not the biggest sushi snob either - I like cheap sushi, I like expensive sushi, I like it all, as long as it's not BAD. I would happily live on a desert island with a fishing pole and sharp knife. I don't need fire. Cold raw fish, yum! If this is the best sushi you have ever eaten, you really should try a little harder. I am really scared now to try Nara since this place is supposed to be so much better. Frightening! read more

I used to order from this place all of the time but recently they have become very unprofessional. The delivery driver was irate over his tip amount and even began texting my phone after he left. Never eating here again. read more